2003 SEAT Leon 1.8L Petrol · LJ03 GAU
2003 SEAT Leon (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 116,474 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,474 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ03 GAU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 116,474 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ03 GAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Seat Leon (LJ03 GAU) between April 2026 and April 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible bolt for lowering kit p”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near flexi/ V band (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged bad repair with block connector (1.6 (d))”.
LJ03 GAU Mileage History
- 20/04/2026116,441 mi
- 27/04/2026116,474 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 1,682 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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